Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.

HB 5537 would allow certain psychologists with specialized certification to prescribe medications, expanding their current practice scope. The bill amends Texas' Occupations Code to clarify that prescribing falls under the "practice of psychology" for psychologists certified under Subchapter H-1. It specifically targets psychologists who meet training and certification requirements for medication management. The bill also authorizes a fee related to this new prescriptive authority. This measure is currently pending in the Public Health committee as of May 2025.